Purpose: This assessment is designed:
1. to expose you to the reality of court procedures and to allow you to develop a better understanding of how the law is enforced in Australia, Singapore or a country of choice;
2. to give you experience in the preparation of a written report of your observations and experiences in a court room setting or to compare and contrast the court system in a country of choice with Australia;
3. to give you experience of working with a partner collaboratively in the processing of information in an unfamiliar environment (court rooms);
At the completion of this assessment you should have a better understanding of the Australian, Singaporean or another countries legal system and in particular how the Courts operate within that system. This assignment is linked to the Learning Outcome which seeks to develop a knowledge and understanding of the legal system and sources of law in Australia or a number of countries.